NUR 108 Ethics
- Ethics
Answer Branch of philosophy that concerns the distinction of right from wrong on the basis of a body of knowledge
- Morality
Answer Behavior in accordance with custom or tradition and usually reflects personal or religious beliefs
- 3 Types of Ethical Theories
- Teleology
Answer Teleology Deontology Caring
Answer Consequence-based theory
Rightness or wrongness of an action depends on the ultimate consequences of that action Utilitarianism - views a good act as one that brings the most good and least harm for the most people
- Deontology
Answer Principles-based theory
An action is not determined by it's consequences, but by whether it is done according to an impartial, objective principle 1 / 2
- Caring
Answer Relationship-based theory Judge actions according to a perspective of caring and responsibility Promote the common good or the welfare of the group
- 6 Ethical Principles
- Beneficence
Answer Beneficence Non-maleficence Autonomy Justice Fidelity Veracity
Answer Doing good Nurses undertake a legal duty to care Caring for the patient underlies all other nursing law Malpractice law will enforce that duty
- Paternalism
- Autonomy
- / 2
Answer Insisting that the nurse knows more about what is good for the patient than the patient does Healthcare professionals make decisions about diagnosis, therapy and prognosis for the patient
Answer Right to make one's own decisions.